Doomba
- August 27, 2024
- Rees Jackson
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a roomba on a spaceship? Look no further than DOOMBA! DOOMBA is a sci-fi cleaning simulator adventure made in Unreal Engine 5. Your job? Clean the infected cargo ship and eliminate the source of the infection. Led along by the snarky ship AI, you'll pick up tools and upgrades along the way. Just be careful- In space, no one can hear you clea…
Reviews
- Cute art assets and entertaining gameplay make for a fun experience.
- The game is a short but enjoyable adventure, with potential for future expansions.
- For a free game, it offers a satisfying and humorous way to spend some time.
- The gameplay mechanics are lacking, making cleaning feel unsatisfying and repetitive.
- AI interactions are poorly executed, leading to frustrating moments and unhelpful guidance.
- Technical issues such as choppy FPS and lack of graphic settings detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is primarily focused on cleaning tasks, such as vacuuming and wiping surfaces, but many users find it lacking in satisfaction and depth. The mechanics feel underdeveloped, and the humor does not resonate well, leading to a generally uninspired experience.
“The way dirt disappears is quite a unique moment in the gameplay experience.”
“The cleaning mechanics provide a unique twist, making the gameplay engaging and entertaining.”
“Gameplay in general is just you roaming around, vacuuming the floor and cleaning windows or walls.”
“The way dirt disappears is quite a 'the developers barely cared about the main mechanic of their game' moment.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is seen as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the engaging characters and the integration of narrative within the simulation, others feel that the plot is underdeveloped and often overshadowed by condescending remarks about player attention spans. Overall, the potential for a more compelling story is noted, but it falls short for some players.
“I like that it's a sim with some story to it, and the two characters are fun to listen to.”
“And then the way the plot unfolds is filled with pain.”
“They could talk and tell us an interesting story of what's going on, but instead, you get lots of 'you have a short attention span' remarks while you just struggle to notice that last dirt spot.”
“The plot is filled with clichés and fails to deliver any real emotional impact.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it satisfying and amusing, particularly enjoying specific voice lines, others describe it as cringe-worthy and not particularly effective. Overall, it offers a brief, entertaining experience, though opinions on its comedic value vary significantly.
“Satisfying and funny way to spend 22 minutes.”
“On a side note, the rumba voice line made me laugh.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered acceptable, but the lack of adjustable settings in the user interface forces the game to run at maximum quality, which may not suit all players.
“No graphic setting in the UI, and this game just blasts it to maximum.”
“Visuals are mostly okay, I guess.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game evolves throughout, which some players appreciate; however, the overall selection has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the choices made.
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reportedly well-optimized for controller use, but players have found the mouse and keyboard controls to be clunky and less responsive.
“The game is well-optimized for controllers, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I found the optimization for mouse and keyboard to be lacking, making gameplay feel clunky.”
“The game is supposedly optimized for controllers, but I can confirm it's very clunky with mouse and keyboard.”
“The performance issues make it clear that optimization was not a priority during development.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, indicating poor optimization.”